The Perfect Match

Taittinger

Comtes de Champagne Grand Crus Brut Blanc de Blancs 1999

Taken to Selby's in Redwood City. Young and fresh with great energy. Notes of citrus, wet stone and some red fruit. Great silky mousse texture. In a perfect spot although still in a youthful stage. — 3 years ago

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Dominus Estate

Dominus Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon Blend 2000

Haven’t had this top of class of 2000 in awhile. It so outperforms most of that vintage. Tannins are perfect. Lush red fruit that lingers forever. Spent a little time tending the vineyard and decided to treat myself. WOW!!! Only two bottles left. Boo🍷🍷🍷🍷 — 5 years ago

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Jean Foillard

Côte du Py Morgon Gamay

Almost perfect. — 7 years ago

Château Lafite Rothschild

Pauillac Red Bordeaux Blend

Tasted 2005 - photo is of different tasting. Tasting notes 2005: Absolutely to die for. Perfect tannic structure, ripe and round
Could age 20 more years but still wonderful
North of medoc and you'd expect deep and dark, but actually the most feminine and elegant and beautiful of poulliac wines
Black currants
Balanced finish
Not overpowering at all
— 9 years ago

Opus One

Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon Blend

One of the best red i've had, well balanced with perfect complexity — 10 years ago

Château Cos d'Estournel

Saint-Estèphe Red Bordeaux Blend 1989

Alder Yarrow
9.3

Perfect point in its evolution for me. Still some primary fruit mixed with the graphite leather and black pepper. — 10 years ago

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Scott Wren

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Mmmmm. You tempt but nowhere I know can these lovelies be had except pirate coves.
Alder Yarrow

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Indeed. The key is to know the right pirates.

R. López de Heredia

Viña Tondonia Reserva Rioja Tempranillo Blend 2002

2002 vintage which has been a maligned Rioja vintage. This is the perfect example of producer being the trump card. Excellent as always! — 11 years ago

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Kuan Lim

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I have some 1981 Tondonia and Bosconia grand reserva that we need to compare side by side ...
Let me known when you are conning ??
Anthony Lombardi

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I actually brought 1981's to a dinner at the Corson Building here in Seattle a few years ago. The Bosconia was the winner by the slightest margin. Actually everybody won who drank them.
Tom Kobylarz

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Great way to say vintages mean less when you have a great producer!

Marcel Lapierre

Morgon Gamay 2012

Paul Einbund
9.0

Tight and young but perfect as evah — 11 years ago

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Château Mouton Rothschild

Pauillac Red Bordeaux Blend 1995

1994 vintage well cellared in my personal collection. A classic Mouton Rothschild. Featured with steak. Family gathering with son and daughter in law. Perfect timing — 2 years ago

Juan, Bob and 9 others liked this

Billecart-Salmon

Brut Rosé Champagne Chardonnay Blend

Like peaches and cream. Perfect with food. Perfect on its own. Jean Georges. — 4 years ago

Château Gruaud Larose

Saint-Julien Red Bordeaux Blend 1983

One of my favorite go to wines for a grilled steak & a great vintage for GL that is drinking beautifully. Perfectly stored btls match my more than 2 dozen tasting notes listed below. — 5 years ago

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Manny Abascal

Manny Abascal

Love the 82 but don’t know the 83. After seeing your numerous positive notes on this I really need to find some. Any suggestions on where to source it?
Ron Siegel

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The last 2 cases that I purchased have been owc’s bought at auction & were in perfect condition. I have found single btls at various retailers, Benchmark, HDH, K&L where conditions can vary. The 82 is legendary & priced accordingly but the 83 if found can be had at 1/4th the price. Cheers!

Ameztoi

Rubentis Getariako Txakolina Hondarrabi Beltza Hondarrabi Zuri Rosé Blend

Pale salmon pink color. Bright strawberries, cherry and citrus on the nose. Slight spritz. Very clean and easy to drink. Perfect for summer. — 8 years ago

Château d'Esclans

Whispering Angel Côtes de Provence Rosé Blend

Love whisper my angel. Perfect dry rose for salads & fish. Would recommend to anyone looking for rose that's not sweet and dry on the tongue — 9 years ago

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Joseph Phelps Vineyards

Insignia Estate Grown Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon Blend 2012

After having some big wines the past couple days this doesn't match up like I was hoping it would,
Absolutely no nose to it,
— 10 years ago

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Ron R

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@Martin G Rivard @Paul Treadway, I haven't tasted the most recent vintages of Insignia. Sorry.
Tom Kobylarz

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Young wines can go dormant for a period, especially big boys like these. I'd say keep the faith that you maybe caught it on a bad day.
Paul T HB

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@James Cahill it was 3 years ago, so Imagine its better by now, sold my remaining ones so I wouldn’t know,

Domaine du Pegau

Cuvée Réservé Châteauneuf-du-Pape Red Rhone Blend 2004

gregory castells
9.6

perfect drink just delicious — 10 years ago

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Kim Crawford

Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc 2013

My favorite Sauvignon blanc - very fruity (citrus, tropical) without being overly sweet, which is perfect. Not as herbaceous/mineraly as Loire SBs. The 2014 vintage isn't as good, unfortunately.
— 11 years ago

Ridge Vineyards

Lytton Springs Dry Creek Valley Zinfandel Blend 1991

Damon Levy
9.3

Tasted alongside '91 Geyserville. Blends are pretty different - this is Zin, Carignane, Grenache. The Geyserville is heavy on Petite Sirah. The acidity on this was refreshing and a better match with the Larosa's pizza. — 11 years ago

Pine Ridge Vineyards

Clarksburg Chenin Blanc + Viognier Blend 2021

2021. Broader California appellation. 80% Chenin Blanc, 20% Viognier. Perfect for some patio seafood. Floral aromas and crisp melon. — 3 years ago

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Krug

Grande Cuvée Brut Champagne Blend

Demi bottle & perfect split for two ! Great way to begin the evening. — 4 years ago

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Château Palmer

Margaux Red Bordeaux Blend 1955

Tasted blind. Tawny color, translucent with amber rims. Notes of black cherry, cedar, some spice and a little barnyard floor. Sweet fruit in the mouth, with tannins fully resolved. Guessed 1955 Calon Segur. Perfect looking bottle, the cork revealed this bottle was reconditioned by the Chateau in 2000. — 7 years ago

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Dom Pérignon

Brut Champagne Blend 2005

So good! Well balanced and light. Perfect — 9 years ago

Produttori del Barbaresco

Barbaresco Nebbiolo

So perfect!! Deep cherry with earth and a bit of bramble! Second time enjoying a bottle of this gem! — 10 years ago

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with Glenn

Apothic

Winemaker's Blend California Zinfandel Blend 2013

New wine drinkers this is perfect for you. it's not too sweet but sweet enough. — 10 years ago

Heitz Cellar

Martha's Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon

Jörgen Lindström Carlvik
9.6

1989 vintage. A near perfect bottle with loads of ripe dark fruit flavors and classic Rutherford dust additions. Sweet tannins still providing structure and grip, and it's American oak treatment nicely integrated. Long, satisfying finish, where fruit, acidity and minerality comes in waves. Very, very impressive and behaving 10 years younger than it actually is. — 10 years ago

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Ron R

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@Jörgen Lindström Carlvik you're or taking any prisoners today, eh?
🙂

Dunn Vineyards

Howell Mountain Cabernet Sauvignon

Smelled great looked great tasted great but it was thin on the palate for a Howell mountain cab. Everything else was in perfect harmony. — 10 years ago

Silver Oak

Alexander Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2002

Silver oak must be best wine maker among all winery in CA, 2002 is exceptional. It is perfect timing to drink — 12 years ago